June 2006 - Regina Chow - Singapore Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle & Travel Blog

The crazy people in my life

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

I think about the lovely people in my life. My family, my friends and of course, the people I meet on weekdays, from 9am to 6pm. The peals of laughter, the beads of sweat (sounds gross, but that's a testament to our hard work:P), our eye luggages (no longer small enough to be considered eye bags), and not forgetting the ceaseless flow of food and drinks that we consume all day long.

Here's a tribute to my dear photogenic kuku friend in bright neon orange on her last day of work last week:

Don't ever forget us ok!!! It's gonna be difficult to find another bunch of colleagues who're of the same wavelength as you, simply because not everybody is kuku..if you know what I mean *smiles sweetly*.

Another crazy person in my life(not like I have a choice) is.. Me. Although I look horrid in photos, my eyes never fail to light up in front of the camera. Narcissistic? Maybe, but I couldn't care less.
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I'm not one who cares about what others think about me, so if you don't enjoy reading my blog, please just save your comments for yourself and get the hell outa here. :) I'm not here to please you because my ultimate aim for blogging is basically just to let my thoughts flow (regardless of coherence and relevance) and to commemorate some of the memorable events in my life, or my friends' lives for that matter. I don't write about serious issues most of the time because life, as it is, is already serious enough; well, but don't be surprised when I do.

I have more than enough friends who know me as the person that I truly am, and love me for that. In any case, what goes around does come around, so don't say I didn't warn you. Do more good deeds, I beseech you.

Moving on...

One of my friends just got married over the weekend and her wedding dinner takes place tomorrow. I was part of her entourage for the traditional tea ceremony yesterday(30th June), and all I can say is: I never knew weddings can be so tiring. :P.

Photos will come when I get them.

Siao Char Bors

Friday, June 23, 2006

Classical Music

Sunday, June 18, 2006

Music has always been an integral part of my life, simply because it is where my passion lies.

I was exposed to the beauty of music long before I was born, while I was still in repose, blanketed in the warmth of my mummy's womb. Euphonious music filled my ears whenever my mum tuned in to instrumental music at bedtime. Although I don't have any recollection of what I heard and everything I said was based on my mum's vicarious experience, I believe that was when my love for music began to blossom.

Of all the various genres of music, I have always found classical music the most appealing. This may come as a surprise to many, but Class 92.4FM is my all-time favourite radio station. Perhaps it's due to my musical background, the education I received in the music elective program in secondary school, or just my desire to embrace classical music in its entirety.

Few comprehend, or even appreciate classical music. Many find it difficult to relate to, boring, or even unoriginal and cliche (due to the many classical music cd ads that you see on tv replaying the same old tunes over and over again).

But beneath the seemingly aloof and aristocratic exterior lies treasured works of composers that remain unrivaled to this day.

Don't believe me? Take a listen to some of my favourite works:

1) Piano Concerto in C Major K467 'Elvira Madigan' by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (in fact, this is my absolute favourite piece! Composed by THE music prodigy and also one of the most well-known composers of all times)

2) Liebestraum by Liszt (Ok I admit this is cliche because almost all the classical music compilations have this)

3) Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy (an impressionist composer whose piano melodies I so adore)

4) The Swan from 'Carnival of the Animals' by Saint Saens

5) Beethoven's sonatas, especially No.8 (Pathetique) and No. 14 Moonlight (Beethoven is definitely no stranger to you I hope haha. Aside from Symphony No.5 and No. 9, which he is most famous for, his sonatas are definitely worth a listen)

6) La Traviata (Opera) by Verdi

7) Practically all of Chopin's Etudes and Nocturnes :) (He's an amazing composer of the Romantic Era)

Nonetheless, I have always found the term 'Classical Music' rather disturbing because it does not accurately depict the actual era that the music is from (unless the composer was from the classical era). Composers and their music typically fall into 4 eras, starting from the Baroque era, followed by the Classical era (where such music gradually attained courtly importance), the Romantic era, and the Modern era. Each era was characterized by very distinct musical styles, and the evolution of music throughout these eras is indeed fascinating.

Only a handful of people know that I play the piano, and that I even have distinctions in both my Grade 8 ABRSM exams as well as 'O' levels (MEP) to make my parents proud. However, one of my deepest regrets to date is my inability to make my passion my career, due to a multitude of other reasons which I shall not bore you with.

Certainly, my love for the piano has never wavered nor dwindled, and one of my resolutions (this year or the next) is to pursue music further, not so much as a career, but as an interest. Hopefully, time permits. :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUI & JUN!!!

Saturday, June 17, 2006

Yet another day at balcony

Sunday, June 11, 2006

Bf day = Saturday

Sunday, June 04, 2006

The boy and I went to Ikea & Queensway on Saturday. It's been ages since I last went to both places.

This shopping spree was a revelation for me. I would say it's one of the minor turning points of my life because I finally realised that shopping isn't my life. Rather, squandering money IS my life!! I was so elated even though the only things I bought that day included cute storage boxes and a pretty bedspread.

-_-"

No pix though..cos the lazy bug has set in and I couldn't care less :P.

Some miscellaneous pics

On the way to Queensway shopping centre, we came across an a**h***(see below) who refused to drive forward even though there was a lot of space in front, leaving us stranded at the traffic light junction. Jw had to horn him a couple of times before he inched forward gingerly...

Closer to the evening, we headed down to orchard road..where I finally bought my patty ann jeans from levi's with my S$50 voucher, courtesy of M1. No pics as usual.

Then, we decided to give Balcony at Heeren another chance. I personally didn't like their service the first time I went there. But after last saturday, I have to admit that their service standard has improved by leaps and bounds.

I am very particular about service and have never hesitated to boycott shops that provide less than satisfactory service. It doesn't matter how scrumptious the food is or how attractive the clothes are. So, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the waiters here have since become very attentive, and the cocktails are now very well concocted, nothing like the blend, diluted drinks of the past.

Me..on my way to slumberland + the not-so-sleepy bf

A bird's eye view of crazy midnight shoppers armed with shopping bags of all shapes and sizes, charging across traffic lights with such zeal and fervour that they seemed to have lost track of all time (and also all the money they have spent unwittingly). Usually, this description would fit me to the hilt. But I'm proud to say that I didn't shop during that weekend. Haha.

The crazy people in my life

Siao Char Bors

Classical Music

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUI & JUN!!!

Yet another day at balcony

Bf day = Saturday

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